Chefs for hire in Derby

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    1,073

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Organisational Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Vocational or technical training27%
    Bachelor's degree22%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    wagamama
    2 Sisters Food Group
    aces
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years46%

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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £35,222 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,180£44,023 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Health Care Support Worker

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding CertificationReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Safeguarding ProceduresWound Dressing+15 more

    Skills

    Catheter CareCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsStakeholder ManagementReport WritingReport Generation
  • Sous Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSports-Specific Training InstructionSafeguarding ProceduresCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Cash HandlingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSalesCookingKitchen Experience
  • Kitchen Assistant/Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCleaningCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Grill Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCOSHH AssessmentsHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment+2 more

    Skills

    NVQLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingBarbecuingChef ExperienceKnife Skills
  • chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Food SafetyCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementCommunication Skills
  • Chef2

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    GCSEOrganisational SkillsMathsCookingFood ProductionFood Safety

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and health care support worker.

What level of education is common for a chef?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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